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Elections in the Netherlands: 2017 General Elections
On March 15, Dutch voters will elect all 150 members of the Tweede Kamer, the Lower House, of the parliament. This election could have major implications for upcoming elections across Europe, including in France, Norway, and Germany. To help you understand this important electoral process, check out IFES' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Dutch elections.
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Assists Nigeria’s Election Commission to Begin Developing New Strategic Plan
From January 16-18, 2017, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) gathered over 100 representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (INEC) for a strategic review of the commission’s progress over the past five years and to look ahead to the next nationwide elections in 2019.
News & Updates
Feature
Video: CEPPS Presidents Discuss Historic 2015 Elections
In this interview, IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney, IRI President Ambassador Mark Green, and NDI President Kenneth Wollack discuss how CEPPS’ collaborated during recent milestone elections in Myanmar, Nigeria, and Tunisia.
News & Updates
Feature
Assessing Nigeria’s Historic 2015 Elections
On October 1, 2015, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) hosted “Assessing Nigeria’s Historic 2015 Elections” on Capitol Hill, a discussion of Nigeria’s recent general elections and presentation of IFES’ post-election public opinion survey, featuring the former Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega.
News & Updates
Feature
Assessing Nigeria’s Historic 2015 Elections
On October 1, IFES hosted “Assessing Nigeria’s Historic 2015 Elections” on Capitol Hill, a discussion of Nigeria’s recent general elections and presentation of IFES’ post-election public opinion survey featuring the former Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega.
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Electoral Assessment
Nigeria Post-Election Survey
The mood in Nigeria is extremely upbeat following the peaceful conduct of the 2015 general elections, which led to the first democratic transfer of power in the country’s history.
October 01, 2015
News & Updates
Feature
Social Media Rising: Technology Amplifies Stakeholder Voices during 2015 Nigerian Elections
The rise in global social media has significantly shifted the ways in which citizens are able to engage with candidates, parties, electoral officials, and with each other throughout the electoral cycle.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Taking Stock of Nigeria’s 2015 General Elections: A Post-Election Q&A
In this post-election Q&A, IFES Program Manager Julia Hedlund discusses why the outcome of the Nigerian 2015 general elections were so important for democracy in the country; security concerns on Election Day; the performance of new technologies; and the legacy of outgoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Attahiru Jega.
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Survey
IFES Pre-Election Survey in Nigeria
Ahead of Nigeria's national elections in February, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) conducted a pre-election public opinion survey.
April 02, 2015
News & Updates
Feature
Nigeria’s Election Commission Introduces New Technologies and Processes for the 2015 Vote
Ahead of Nigeria’s 2015 general elections, I traveled to Nigeria to witness the preparations for the vote and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) support for this vitally important electoral process. IFES has been engaged with Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since 1999, providing an array of technical assistance to support the country’s electoral and political processes. There are several important developments that have been implemented by the INEC, with support from IFES, in the lead up to the 2015 general elections.